Job Definition

General Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for maintaining the equipment in the facility in both the Hotel, warehouse and the office area. You will also be responsible for maintaining and providing minor and major repairs on such as air conditioners, elevator, lift, electrical and mechanical work. This individual is to perform a variety of medium-high skilled maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Troubleshooting equipment

Routine lubrication of equipment

Ordering maintenance supplies/ parts

Following preventative maintenance program for equipment & facility

Assisting with equipment installations

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safety of maintenance shop and facility

Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with workers from other cultures in a sensitive and harmonious manner

Competent in use of Excel, Word and Outlook

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding and conscious of safe work practices

Read blueprints to determine the equipment needed for installation or repair

Maintain or repair elevator doors, cables, motors, and control systems

Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems

Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors

Use test equipment, such as ammeters and voltmeters, to diagnose problems

Adjust counterweights, door mechanisms, and safety controls

Test newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications

Comply with safety regulations and building codes

Keep service records of all maintenance and repair tasks

The elevator and air conditioning technician should be able to work in places where they are exposed to dust, fumes, noise, toxic materials and high voltage equipment.

They should also be capable of working in confined and hot spaces like roofs, crawl ways and attics.

They may also have to work in adverse weather and may be required to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, kneel or stand for long stretches of time.

As an elevator and air conditioning technician, you should be able to assemble, install, and replace elevators, escalators, chairlifts, moving walkways, air conditions, and similar equipment in buildings.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. High school classes in math, mechanical drawing, and shop may help applicants compete for this position.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Certified Elevator and Air Condition Technician

Certified Accessibility and Commercial Lift Technician

Elevator and Air Conditioning technician should also possess the following specific qualities:

Detail oriented. Elevator and Air Conditioning technician must keep accurate records of their service schedules. These records are used to schedule future maintenance, which often helps reduce breakdowns.

Mechanical skills. Elevator and Air Conditioning technician use a variety of power tools and hand tools to install and repair lifts and air conditions. Escalators, for example, run on tracks that must be installed using wrenches and screwdrivers.

Physical stamina. Elevator and Air Conditioning technician must be able to perform strenuous work for long periods.

Physical strength. Elevator and Air Conditioning technician often lift heavy equipment and parts, including escalator steps, conduit, and metal tracks.

Troubleshooting skills. Elevator and Air Conditioning technician must be able to diagnose and repair problems. When an escalator stops moving, for example, mechanics determine why it stopped and make the necessary repairs.